Democratic Party Announces 2020 Educational Scholarship

Graduating High School Seniors in Floyd County Eligible to Apply  

NEW ALBANY, February 26, 2020 – The Floyd County Democratic Party has announced it will offer an academic scholarship to graduating high school seniors attending post secondary education in 2020. Individuals interested in applying for the non-renewable $1,000 scholarship have until Friday, April 17, 2020, to submit an application.

“Our party is deeply committed to education,” stated Floyd County Democratic Party Chair Adam Dickey. “We see this scholarship as an extension of our commitment and an opportunity to empower local students to continue their academic endeavors.”

The scholarship can be used for tuition, school fees, campus housing, books, or meal plans. The recipient will be announced in May and will be recognized as part of the Party’s annual FDR Legacy Gala in June.

“We had tremendous interest in our scholarship in 2019 and our goal is to expand this scholarship moving forward,” added Dickey. “As college affordability continues to be a major concern for students looking to advance their education, we want to help by expanding both the number of opportunities available as well as the financial assistance offered.”

To be eligible for the scholarship, individuals must currently reside in Floyd County, have a Grade Point Average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, and be accepted into a college, university, trade, or vocational school. As part of the application process, individuals must also complete a scholarship application, present two letters of recommendation, provide a high school transcript, and complete a two page essay.

Dickey also expressed gratitude for the party’s scholarship committee who worked to develop the program.

“This opportunity wouldn’t be possible without the hard work of our scholarship committee and the generous donations offered by our party partrons,” he said. “It is another example of the work Democrats undertake to make our community better.”  

Full details on the scholarship and the application process can be obtained on the Party’s website at www.floyddems.org. Individuals can also contact Democratic Party Headquarters at 812-725-2020 to learn more information.

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